Dark, cramped and dysfunctional is the only way to describe the old closet. Both sets of drawers were installed on my side of the closet so most of my clothes were on Mr.P’s side—Uggg. I found shoes I forgot that I had under the bottom shelf along with lots of other treasures. I started to …
Oh, I LOVE a good project! The laundry room is getting a fresh new look for the New Year. Pink says elegant, strength and friendship—what a perfect choice for my laundry room makeover. I have been looking for the perfect pink…not too Pepto and not too peach, I found it in Benjamin Moore’s ‘Tissue Pink.’ …
The escape awaits and this time it is Venice! We all need a little get-a-way from ‘real’ life to relax, enjoy and have a much needed rest. Travel can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Food, shopping, sight seeing—even walking turns into a pleasure! Tune everything out and come along on a virtual vacation with …
Who needs a little escape from reality today? The Big Easy is a great destination for a little get-a-way. Great food and drinks, historical buildings, wonderful music, interesting people and, of course, beignets at Cafe Du Monde on the river are all good reasons to take the trip. Shopping for the blog, aka-me, ranks right …
Stop the car! House Crush again because this home has just been remodeled and I will feature it again soon. This House Crush just oozed charm and still does. My heart skipped a beat when I drove up the drive. Cedar shakes, dark siding, white trim and a gravel drive—what more does a girl need. …
Let the Christmas celebration begin! Christmas cheer is here in the form of a champagne cocktail by the one and only Ina Garten, a.k.a. The Barefoot Contessa. This is the easiest Christmas cocktail ever—when the guests arrive just pop the cork and fill the glass with cheer. To quote Ina, “How Easy was That!’ Raspberry …
Let’s talk gifts again…I am sharing a few of my holiday shopping secrets with all of you today. These enchanting little gifts will make gift buying like shopping in heaven—really! Your holiday will be happy with stocking goodies for everyone on your list. Grandparents, Moms, Dads, kids, babies…I have have gifts for them all. Take …
Dear Santa, I’ve been good all year. Most of the time. Once in a while. Never mind, I’ll buy my own stuff. Who needs a little help filling all of those Christmas stockings—uh, me. Because all of you are my friends, I am sharing shopping secrets with you. For anyone looking for gift ideas for …
Thanksgiving is here—let the holidays begin! I hope all of you fabulous readers have a big celebration planned this year. At our house, Thanksgiving means turkey and dressing, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, family gathered around the table and football—more football than seems possible. This year we don’t know how many people we will have for …
If you could go anywhere right now, where would you go? Once you visit the Dolomites your answer might change. In this little slice of heaven in the Italian Alps you will find stunning lakes, picture perfect meadows and jagged peaks. Charming villages with luxurious Inns fill the region known as the area where Italy …